ASV: For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;
BBE: For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever;
DBY: for perhaps for this reason he has been separated from thee for a time, that thou mightest possess him fully for ever;
KJV: For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
WEY: For perhaps it was for this reason he was parted from you for a time, that you might receive him back wholly and for ever yours;
WBS: For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldst receive him for ever;
WEB: For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever,
YLT: for perhaps because of this he did depart for an hour, that age-duringly thou mayest have him,
